Idioms Quiz
Authored by Rebecca Wood
English
5th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?
A way of insulting someone's ability to perform
A way of wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance or presentation.
A way of telling someone to stop trying
A way of wishing someone to actually break their leg
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'piece of cake':
Something that is very difficult or complicated to do
A type of dessert made with flour, sugar, and eggs
Something that is very easy or simple to do
A small piece of a larger cake
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
To hit someone with a nail
To miss the point completely
To accurately or precisely identify or describe something.
To avoid making a mistake
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'raining cats and dogs':
It is raining heavily.
It is snowing heavily.
It is raining cats and dogs.
There are a lot of animals outside.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
To dig in the wrong spot
To chase after a squirrel
To pursue a mistaken course of action or make a false assumption
To water a dead plant
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg':
Something is very cheap or affordable.
Something is free of cost.
Something is very expensive or costly.
Something is moderately priced.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?
To avoid a conversation
To end a conversation
To melt ice
To initiate or start a conversation or interaction
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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